These shell fish are all in good numbers inside and outside the bay. You must have a fishing license if over 18 and only take according to the law. [limited numbers and no take days apply]. Remember by only taking the correct number you are preserving the future of them.

We have a couple of varieties on the peninsula. Mornington and Rosebud piers are probably the best places to find them. On a night dive you may even find them mating!

Giant cuttle fish can be seen at a number of locations but Schnapper Point and Linley Point are two spots you are almost guaranteed to find them. They are masters of disguise so you need to swim slowly and look carefully.

The Weedy Sea  Dragons are found under Rye, Portsea, and Flinders Piers. Flinders Pier is where you will find them in large numbers. They mate throughout the year but if you dive the pier in November you will be sure to find them in numbers exchanging eggs.

If you have never seen one don't worry.  There are so many on the pylons at all piers and jetties.  Once you find one, you will no doubt see many more.  Lots of varieties. The "sea slug" is found in many varieties, and larger numbers at Blairgowrie Marina.

The Hutchinson Boarfish in the photograph [taken by Harry Wright] is a rare treat to see. It is very shy but can be found near the swim through at Mornington Pier.  The normal boarfish are also found around this area but in larger numbers.  Don't confuse them with Old wives.  The boarfish is the one with the longer snout..

We are very fortunate to have both the Bull ray and Eagle ray visit most of our local piers and jetties so if you are diving you will have the pleasure of a great encounter.  They are very inquisitive and will often swim over your bubbles.  They do not like you to interrupt their feeding and will raise their tail in warning, but you can watch from a safe distance.

Watch your descents to ensure you do not land on a resting ray.